On the eve of a new season, the NHL has a new way for fans to play hockey — in their living rooms, no ice or stick required.

The league and Nex, the technology and entertainment company, on Thursday unveiled “NHL Puck Rush” for Nex Playground , a controller-free, cube-shaped “active-play system” designed for families with young kids. Here, the gameplay is powered by motion, meaning body movements are used instead of controllers, so couch potatoes need not apply.

Launched in December 2023, Nex Playground involves no internet connectivity, so there are no online interactions, ads or opportunities to make in-game purchases, making it a “standout family gaming option,” execs from San Francisco-based Nex say.

On the eve of a new season, the NHL has a new way for fans to play hockey — i

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